Brain fog, trouble concentrating and slower thinking may be more than the result of a bad night’s sleep. They could also be linked to sleep disorders and changes in the brain. @FIUCASE and @FIUCCF professor Matthew Sutherland discusses research examining structural brain changes across multiple sleep disorders on @AcademicMinute. Listen here: bit.ly/3VveSfa

Your smartwatch might be giving you credit for calories you never actually burned. @FIUCASE researcher Jason Kostrna discussed his research in @ConversationUS and the substantial errors found in calorie-burn estimates from four popular smartwatches, with inaccuracies increasing as body fat percentage rose. His colleagues Jessica Ramella-Roman with @FIU_CEC and Cristina Palacios with FIU Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work also helped contribute to the study. Read more here: bit.ly/4hjbICA

Announced today, Florida International University will be the first to bring an IonQ Superion 256 computer to the State of Florida. The installation will create a central hub for quantum research and education across the region. @FIU's quantum computer will be housed at a specialized, secure site on its main campus in Miami, following completion of its on-campus data center. Scientific applications and research by students, faculty, visiting scholars, and affiliated research centers are expected to span material science, artificial intelligence, logistics, cybersecurity, and more. Read the full announcement → ionq.com/news/ionqs-superion… #IonQ #IonQSuperion #QuantumIsNow #QuantumComputing #Florida

Miami is entering the quantum era. ⚛️ Through a new partnership with IonQ, FIU will become the first university in Florida to acquire a full-stack quantum computer, the Superion 256, expected on campus in 2027. From clean energy to cybersecurity to drug discovery, our researchers and students will help shape what's next. bit.ly/4y8LXMl

Saltwater is increasingly entering freshwater sources in coastal communities, putting the water we drink at risk. @AcademicMinute consults FIU Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work professor Rajiv Chowdhury to talk about his research linking saltier drinking water to higher blood pressure and a greater risk of hypertension. Listen here: bit.ly/4yfUkWL

AI is becoming part of the creative process, but its involvement can influence how people view the finished work. @AcademicMinute invites @FIUbusiness assistant professor Joel Carnevale to explore how revealing AI use can affect perceptions of a creator’s creativity, reputation and contribution to the work. Listen here:

A new FIU study found that preschoolers ages 4–7 with higher BMI showed differences in brain regions linked to reward, taste and hunger. Using advanced MRI scans of 159 children, researchers found these brain-body associations may begin earlier in childhood than previously understood. The findings do not show that brain differences cause higher body weight or the other way around but offer new insight into early brain development and obesity risk. Read more: news.fiu.edu/2026/fiu-study-…

What if cancer-fighting cells had protective armor? @FIUMedicine professor Charles J. Dimitroff (@DimitroffLab/@chuckdimitroff) discusses a new approach that gives cancer-fighting CAR-T cells a protective “sugar shield” to help them survive longer and keep attacking cancer on @AcademicMinute. Listen here: bit.ly/4yLIVgX

For the third straight year, FIU ranks among the nation's top 50 public universities (No. 46) in U.S. News & World Report. And we're No. 1 in the country for economic and social mobility. Next stop: top 30 by 2030. 🐾 news.fiu.edu/2026/fiu-ranks-…

Dust, smoke and trauma at ground zero on 9/11 may have left a lasting mark on responders’ brain health. FIU Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work professor Dr. Roberto Lucchini discusses research into cognitive changes and signs of faster brain aging among World Trade Center first responders on @AcademicMinute. Listen here: bit.ly/4dR3aSn

FIU experts exploring important topics and issues are sharing their work with a national audience during FIU Week on @AcademicMinute, Sept. 21-25, a radio show and podcast. The three-minute program features researchers from colleges and universities around the world. FIU’s featured researchers are examining topics such as health, cancer, AI and brain science. bit.ly/4y29tdT

A college degree creates opportunities. Over the past decade, FIU’s four-year graduation rate for first-time-in-college students has increased 45 percentage points, reaching 70% in 2024. FIU’s approach to student success is delivering results, from improved graduation outcomes to $2.3 million in estimated annual savings through coordinated support and resources. In 2026, Florida TaxWatch recognized FIU with a Government Productivity Award for this work. Read more about how FIU is helping more students graduate, build careers and contribute to Florida’s future: news.fiu.edu/2026/fius-recor…

The effects of 9/11 continue to be felt by the first responders and survivors today. @CBSMiami consulted FIU Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work professor Mark Macgowan about an ongoing clinical trial through FIU’s World Trade Center Health Program. Researchers are testing whether a mobile app, with or without clinician support, can help treat PTSD, depression, anxiety and sleep issues among responders and survivors. Watch it here: bit.ly/46sf7dm

Before 9/11, the Transportation Security Administration didn’t exist. @CBSMiami spoke with @GordonInstitute vice provost for Defense and National Security @BrianPFonseca about how 9/11 exposed vulnerabilities in airport security and led to sweeping changes in how the U.S. approaches aviation security. Read more here: cbsn.ws/3VtCxMW

Kicking off 2026 with a classic field design to celebrate our 25th season 🔥 #FIU25thSeason